A public notice alerting the public to the availability of the project based program waiting list for developments throughout the City of Providence. The Opening of the Providence Housing Authority Project Based Program Waiting List The Providence Housing Authority (PHA) is pleased to announce the opening of its Project Based waiting list. This list is […]
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Governor Signs Non-compete Bill at Chad Brown
Non-compete clauses in employment contracts with low-wage workers impacts upward mobility and their ability to negotiate for higher wages or improved working conditions. That is why, on October 31, 2019, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimundo signed the Rhode Island Noncompetition Agreement Act (H6019/S0698) at Chad Brown’s Tavares Center. The Center is a polling place and […]
Public Notice: FY19 Annual Plan Revision
PHA now accepting public comments on the proposed FY19 Annual Plan Revisions. The Providence Housing Authority (PHA) will conduct a public comment period for a revision to its FY 2019 Annual Plan beginning on October 25 and ending on December 9, 2019 during business hours, 8:30am-4:30pm at 100 Broad Street, 2nd Floor, Providence, RI 02903. […]
Community Conversations – Landlord Series
The Providence Housing Authority and a myriad of partners will host a series of community conversations with landlords in Providence during the month of October. Conversations will focus on breaking down barriers to maintaining and leasing units. On hand will be a host of special guests (Mayor Jorge Elorza, Councilwoman Nirva LaFortune, and representatives from […]
38 in 100 Family Housing Challenge
RI’s 38 in 100 Family Housing Challenge is designed to provide a targeted solution for 38 families experiencing homelessness by connecting them to rental assistance vouchers and supportive services and then matching them to available units within the next 100 days. What is the 38 in 100 Family Housing Challenge? The Providence Housing Authority (PHA), […]
Wanted: Resident Representatives
The Providence Housing Authority (PHA) is looking for resident representatives from each of our public housing developments and leased housing programs to serve on our Resident Advisory Board (RAB) and Board of Commissioners (BoC). What does a Representative do? Resident Representatives assist the PHA in planning and guiding the agency’s work. They serve on the […]
Join AmeriCorps with the PHA!
Are you passionate about affordable housing access and community empowerment? Do you want to gain skills that may lead into an exciting and challenging new career? Would you be willing to share your time and talents with others if you could make a difference in their lives? Join the Providence Housing Authority (PHA) team as […]
Basketball Court Design Contest
The Manton Heights basketball court is just a typical outdoor court right now, but this summer, changes are coming. The Providence Housing Authority (PHA) recently announced a special design contest to help generate ideas for a more eye-catching public space. During the month of May, the PHA encourages residents to submit design ideas for the […]
PHARI Day at the RI State House
On Tuesday, March 5th, two PHA residents spoke at the RI State House about the importance of public housing in their lives. Members of the Public Housing Association of Rhode Island (PHARI) organized the speaking program to raise awareness around the benefits of public housing and the programming it provides. PHARI: We are more than […]
Public Notice: FY 2019 Annual Plan & Capital Fund Comment Period
The Providence Housing Authority (PHA) will conduct a public comment period for the FY 2019 Annual Plan, FY 2019 Capital Fund Final Rule, and renewal of elder-only designation of two developments beginning on February 1, 2019 and ending on March 18, 2019 during business hours, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, at their Administrative Offices (100 […]
